TANTRA
stays untapped. But we can awaken this energy. And this in part is what Tantra is all about.
~ The Art of Living Sacredly
Tantra is actually an ancient path that comprises of many practices and tools, such as:
Have you ever found yourself pondering what this life is all about? Why you are here? Or felt ~ “ Surely there must be more to life than This !? “ There is a lot of misunderstanding around Tantra & what it is, so I thought I’d write a little piece about it. This was prompted by a man approaching me in the street later one evening, some weeks ago, with my business google listing open, cajolingly insisting I was open. & so ~ I devote this article to him ! ;-) (And yes he was reported to the police! I would actively encourage anybody who experiences this kind of thing to do so, as it’s 2021, unacceptable, and really about time our streets were safer & our world was a little more ‘enlightened’.) We see the confusion, Tantra is often used synonymously to refer to sex-work, or sexual massage. When in fact it’s actually about spiritual awakening; waking up to who we really are; and about unleashing our fullest vibrant potential here in our lives. The confusion comes from us still living in a largely sex-negative culture & environment, which means that healthy conscious sexuality is not openly discussed or acknowledged without shame, uncomfortability, taboo etc. We all know that our sexuality is one of the most powerful forces, and when driven underground it becomes part of our collective shadow, which drives so much of the awful violations we see, experience and hear about: Rape, abuse, molestations, to more covert behaviours. Even things like body dysmorphia, depression etc can be indirect causes of this social problem.
Yoga, Breathwork, Ecstatic Dance; Meditation; Sacred-sexuality; Sound-work; Bodywork; Emotional Catharsis; Ritual; Inner-work, etc. All of which help us to clear out all the gunk, conditioning, blockages, past wounds, emotional blockages etc, that weigh down our nervous-systems and limit our natural brilliance. They help us to liberate our own life-force energy; to awaken this sleeping serpent of Kundalini, and to realise more of who we truly are, & what we are capable of. Awakening this energy is at the heart of all mystic states & paths. It can lead to: ● Expanded, alternate states of consciousness ● Reconnection to ourselves, to nature, to divinity, to the cosmos ● Experiencing states of bliss, profound love and interconnectedness with life ● Powerful creativity ● Mental brilliance and awakening our inner genius ● Unlimited pleasure ● Vitality, energy, radiance, magnetism ● True power, confidence, beauty, glow and self-love 3 ways to start implementing this in your life? Awaken your senses: 1 - Slooow down: Take just 1 minute, eat something delicious and really taste every flavour and every texture, fully. 2 - Go for a slow walk, feel the air on your skin, notice each sensation as your feet touch the earth. 3 - Use the Q: ‘How can I find pleasure in this?’ - In every act you can, from washing up to showering, to doing something mundane you’d ordinarily hate.
So WHAT IS Tantra? ~ To talk about Tantra i first have to mention Kundalini energy. Kundalini is a fascinating esoteric term which relates to a (mostly Would you like to learn more? I’m running Kundalini untapped) pool of source energy that lies within each Yoga classes: Fridays 7.30 - 9 pm @ and every one of us. It is symbolised by the image FlowMotionLife, Yoga Studio, Matlock. & your of a coiled, sleeping serpent which lies at the base welcome to reach out for more info, 1-1 work, of our spines, around our lower chakras. Our and to register your interest in workshops. sexuality is justPlease a part ofmention the potential this life-force 16 TheofDales Directory coaching when responding to advertisers www.awakening-shakti.com energy. In most of us this powerful potential energy
